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Keeping that in mind, I wanted to find a wonderful car seat for one of my newest valentines, Marcus, the giant baby I\u2019ve written about before, because his mom, Amanda, had jokingly told me, \u201cMy baby is a chubber and has out-grown his old car seat.\u201d When I asked her where to look for one, because baby gear is not exactly my forte, she said, \u201cBritax makes car seats that are, most importantly, safe, and also stylish. My favorite style, the Advocate CS, is something my son can continue to use for years, as he grows.\u201d<\/p>\n
So, that\u2019s the one she got! After she checked it out it a little bit, she wrote to say it was one of the best Valentine\u2019s Day gifts she\u2019s ever received. She raved about it, writing that \u201cthe car seat was so easy to install! Adjusting the straps was so easy and pain free (which I can\u2019t say about other car seat brands) and one of the reasons that I wanted to go with the CS (Click and Safe) series. It looks so comfy and seems to be very padded and safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Before I ordered it, I counted 18 special features of this particular model, but it seems that you can\u2019t go wrong with anything from the Britax line. Knowing that my little pal is now safe is making my<\/em> Valentine\u2019s Day that much more special for me. www.britax.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n LUMINARIO BALLET<\/strong>–here\u2019s a wonderful idea that covers so many bases–the gift of culture<\/em>! It\u2019s so romantic, and shows love and respect for the recipient. And I have the perfect event to that end, for those of you in the Los Angles area. It\u2019s an intimate evening of ballet and refreshments, to benefit the Luminario Ballet Company.<\/p>\n The best part is that the event celebrating the Luminario Ballet is actually on February 21, so you can give the tickets as the Valentine\u2019s Day present without having to fight the crowds and go out that exact night! I hate leaving the house on the 14th and having to make like we\u2019re romantic, so a gift on that day, to be used at a close future date, is ideal.<\/p>\n This \u201cevening under the stars\u201d is being held at a private home, and features two ballets plus either full dinner, or cocktails and dessert. I think it will feel like a scene out of a soap opera, where everyone\u2019s dressed-up and being elegant. I can\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n If you mention that you read it here, there\u00a0will be a $50.\u00a0discount on all\u00a0tickets.\u00a0 That\u2019s my<\/em> Valentine\u2019s gift to you<\/em>. Hope to see you there! www.luminarioballet.org<\/a>\u00a0 (For the INAM special price, please call 818-395-6506 and say you’d like the ItsNotAboutMe.TV discount.)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n VERRAGIO DIAMONDS<\/strong>–if u want to go the traditional route, diamonds, I have the perfect company for you. And if you want the same look, but not the same price tag, (especially with most people\u2019s finances still being a tad troublesome nowadays,) Verragio makes beautiful jewelry featuring their Diamonique(R) simulated diamonds, which rivals their pieces made with actual diamonds.<\/p>\n Someone just sent me a beautiful piece from Verragio\u2019s collection and I can\u2019t wait to wear it. It\u2019s small enough to be elegant, and sparkly enough to be make my friends jealous! What more could a fashionista want? www.verragio.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n GOTTA HAVE SMORE<\/strong>–With the way the world is going nowadays, everyone is always looking for the next big thing, and this is it! I almost hate to share this new dessert product because serving them at my most recent event made me look like a genius! They were the hit of that party.<\/p>\n They come in about a dozen flavors, and you can order a pre-determined assortment, or all one flavor. I wish I could recommend a couple for you, but they went so fast at my party that I didn\u2019t even get one myself! But they all appeared to be equally popular.<\/p>\n You can get S\u2019muffins year-round for all occasions, but for Valentine\u2019s Day, (and anytime you want to let someone know you love them, like even your favorite journalist–hint, hint) there are S\u2019more Adores, which come with little hearts on top. I guarantee your loved one(s) has never seen a treat like this before, so it\u2019ll be a doubly wonderful surprise.<\/p>\n And nothing says \u201cI love you\u201d more than permission to pack on the pounds! (But S\u2019muffins are so rich, that you won\u2019t eat too many at one sitting, so no real worries in that department. And, c\u2019mon it\u2019s Valentine\u2019s Day!) www.gottahavesmore.com<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n VOICE YOUR CHOICE<\/strong>–(no, that isn\u2019t the name of a charity\u2026though it should be!) As with all holidays, it behooves us to consider sending some love to those less fortunate than we. And what better holiday for that endeavor than Valentine\u2019s Day? With all the recent troubles in the world, I seriously can not single out one charity to suggest at this time.<\/p>\n With the Olympics beginning two days before Valentine\u2019s Day, it might be fun to donate to the athletes in some form. These amazing people perform feats that most of us can only dream of, and that takes lifetimes of dedication. And money. There\u2019s a site that accepts donations for the athletes, while giving you tons of information. www.TeamUSA.org<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n As far as affections go, I truly love all of you for supporting my sight and hope I can continue to entertain you throughout the year.<\/p>\n VALENTINE\u2019S DAY GIFT IDEAS \u00a0 Valentine\u2019s Day is upon us again. But don\u2019t panic–I\u2019m here to help you think a little outside the box this year. Human valentines come in many forms–it can be your spouse, friends, parents, children–anyone. So I tried to come up with something for everyone. Hope these ideas help. BABIES \u00a0<\/p>\nCULTURE<\/h1>\n
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With dance shows being so popular on television for the past few years, it seems that people across the board are finally appreciating this beautiful art form. So, you\u2019ll look like a hero (or heroine) if you surprise your loved one(s) with tickets to a fabulous performance-and-party fundraiser, that I\u2019m due to be attending, as well. (I guess I already received my<\/em> valentine.)<\/p>\nJEWELRY<\/h1>\n
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If you\u2019d love to give your valentine a timeless piece of jewelry, but a ring seems too serious, and earrings seem too personal, why not go with a classic \u201cdiamond\u201d drop pendant?<\/p>\nSWEET TREATS<\/h1>\n
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They\u2019re called S\u2019muffins and are basically classic s\u2019mores (remember them from scouting days?) in a compact muffin shape. What a concept. My guests ate them at room temp, but the company also suggests heating them in the microwave for a few seconds, to feel more like the real thing. It seems like something Private Benjamin would have come up with–designer campfire food!<\/p>\nCHARITY<\/h1>\n
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Right now, Haiti seems to be the focus. But let\u2019s not forget the troops, the homeless, and all the diseases that are in desperate need of research. Anything you can do is appreciated by all charitable organization, whether it be donations, volunteering, or simply sending an ecard to brighten someone\u2019s day. I noticed a new charity for Haiti, Haiti Hope Help & Relief<\/strong>, that sounds like they\u2019re doing good work.<\/p>\nHAPPY VALENTINE\u2019S DAY!<\/h1>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"